蹶
stumble
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Readings
On'yomi
- ケツ
- ケイ
Kun'yomi
- たお.れる
- つまず.く
Meaning
蹶 centers on losing one's footing: stumbling or tripping, often with a sense of sudden collapse.
Most common words using 蹶
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Etymology
蹶 combines 足 (foot) with 厥, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to stumbling or falling. The exact historical development of 厥 is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side is 足 (foot), and the right side 厥 looks like a person tripping over an obstacle. Picture a foot catching on something and causing a stumble.
Reading mnemonic
For ケツ, imagine a person stumbling and letting out a sudden 'kets!' sound as they trip: kets -> ケツ, matching the stumble meaning.